Margaret Place
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $7,500 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 180 seated guests
About this venue
Margaret Place is a dynamic, authentically New Orleans venue that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Located in the heart of the Lower Garden District, this meticulously restored 1854 Greek Revival townhouse and its classic courtyard offer a versatile space for events of all sizes, along with a boutique hotel that celebrates the city’s vibrant culture and spirit. More than just a venue, Margaret Place is a welcoming space designed for unburdened leisure and extraordinary moments. It connects guests to the culture-bearers of New Orleans through a philosophy rooted in generosity, flexibility, and timeless architectural beauty. The two-and-a-half-story, three-bay sidehall mansion offers contemporary interiors, custom furniture, and concealed state-of-the-art infrastructure for maximum flexibility. With its prime location, effortless planning process, and minimal restrictions, clients can create a truly personalized New Orleans experience without compromise.
Our event spaces
Margaret Place
For Those Who Know™
Margaret Place is a meticulously restored 1854 Greek Revival mansion that blends a classic courtyard setting, contemporary interiors, and the capabilities of a state-of-the-art music venue. Designed and operated by New Orleanian architect Trenton Gauthier, AIA NCARB, for total flexibility, every detail—from the central dance floor to the unique commercial kitchen and dedicated performance spaces—was crafted for unburdened leisure and meaningful moments, without compromise.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
7,999
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Open Venue: Bring your own caterers and vendors for everything except the bar. | Exclusive Use: No other guests on-site during events. | Security, Venue Insurance, Lighting, Sound, and Cleanup. | Custom furniture ideal for NOLA-style events up to 200. | Clear or white tent in case of weather. | Two hotel rooms, our 721 SF Bridal Suite and a 276 SF guest room for day-of use. | One planning session to kick-start your planning and share our experience. | A team that's on your side, no hidden fees.
Margaret Place
For Those Who Know™
Margaret Place is a meticulously restored 1854 Greek Revival mansion that blends a classic courtyard setting, contemporary interiors, and the capabilities of a state-of-the-art music venue. Designed and operated by New Orleanian architect Trenton Gauthier, AIA NCARB, for total flexibility, every detail—from the central dance floor to the unique commercial kitchen and dedicated performance spaces—was crafted for unburdened leisure and meaningful moments, without compromise.
Guest capacity
Up to 180 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
7,999
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Open Venue: Bring your own caterers and vendors for everything except the bar. | Exclusive Use: No other guests on-site during events. | Security, Venue Insurance, Lighting, Sound, and Cleanup. | Custom furniture ideal for NOLA-style events up to 200. | Clear or white tent in case of weather. | Two hotel rooms, our 721 SF Bridal Suite and a 276 SF guest room for day-of use. | One planning session to kick-start your planning and share our experience. | A team that's on your side, no hidden fees.
Available services that can be provided by Margaret Place
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Limo
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
5 reviews
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Stefan S.
The best venue in New Orleans
My only regret is that I only get to be married at Margaret Place once. This venue was perfect for our 200 person wedding. I would recommend this venue to anyone for anything. The space is beautiful, the bridal suite is stunning and gigantic, and the owners and staff are highly competent and friendly. The pricing was very reasonable and quite competitive for a venue of this quality in New Orleans, especially considering we were putting this wedding together relatively last minute. For additional context: Margaret Place saved the day after another venue permanently closed and canceled an existing contract six months before our wedding date. Thankfully, Margaret Place was available for the same date and made us feel comfortable and confident from our very first meeting. The owners are very involved in the wedding planning process and know what they are doing; they are well-connected with vendors in the city and know what kinds of things work best in the venue. We heard nothing but positivity from all of our guests as to the beauty and execution of the event at this venue. As a testament to their competence, Margaret Place is probably the only venue in the whole city with a website as detailed as theirs is. I want to also highlight that Margaret Place owns their own tent and only needs four-hours-notice to deploy it in the event of rain. Luckily, it didn't rain during our April wedding, but I felt very comforted knowing that I didn't have to hire an extra vendor to execute a rain plan and that Margaret Place was so adaptable. On the topic of adaptability, the drink options offered by this venue are highly customizable. You can adjust hours for open/cash bar service down to the minute, determine specialty cocktails and a frozen drink to be offered during the wedding, and purchase liquor of your choice at wholesale pricing to be offered to your guests when setting out for a second line, and all of this is accounted for/discounted very fairly in pricing with the venue. I'll also note that this place has an awesome balcony set-up for a DJ. There is so much I could compliment about this place. I'll end by saying that the after party we had at Margaret Place was SO FUN. Smoke machines, synced lights, and an excellent sound system kept the party going.
Kathleen Langle•Jul 17, 2026Stefan, thank you so much for this. It genuinely means the world to us. You and Victoria came to us under incredibly stressful circumstances and handled everything with such grace. Watching it all come together the way it did on your wedding day was one of those moments that reminds us exactly why we do this. And yes, the after party was pretty legendary. ✨ We wish we could host your wedding all over again, but since we only get the one, we’ll just say this: you and Victoria are always welcome back at Margaret Place anytime. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness. 🥂
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Broghan Z.
The best wedding planning decision you'll make!
Choosing Margaret Place was the single best decision we made for our wedding. We'd considered a few French Quarter restaurants, but my husband fell for this space because of how invested the team was in making the day ours. We had so much fun at our wedding, and I can’t thank the MP team enough for making the day so perfect. Now, a few of our favorite things: - The planning team. We booked with Margaret Place because it was immediately clear that Kathleen, the venue manager, knew exactly what she was doing. We trusted her from day one to execute, and we couldn't be more glad we did. We saved hours of research by trusting her (excellent) vendor recommendations, including furniture rentals, florals, and buses. Two weeks before the wedding, we actually parted ways with our outside wedding planner, and Kathleen saved the day by bringing in Jade, Margaret Place's in-house day-of coordinator. Jade was a breath of fresh air after months with a subpar planner. She kept us exactly where we needed to be all day, from getting ready first thing in the morning to putting us all on after-party buses at the end of the night. Thanks to Jade and Kathleen, we actually enjoy our wedding, and are deeply grateful for that. - The venue. Beautiful, spacious, and private, with a central courtyard and enough distinct areas that no one felt cramped. On the first tour we worried about highway noise given the location, but you couldn't hear it at all once the music started. The space was so gorgeous and unique that we barely needed to decorate (huge cost-saver). We used the courtyard for the ceremony and reception, left the pool uncovered for ambiance, set up a lounge in the secret garden, and gave guests an indoor parlor to relax in. As the bride, walking the balcony above the crowd on my way to the altar was pure drama in the best way. - The suites. Included in the rental, and a bigger boon than we expected. Arriving in the morning to champagne and a full staging area for me and my bridesmaids took so much stress off the day. The grooms also enjoyed hanging out in their separate suite later in the afternoon. - The atmosphere. When we first toured, we told Kathleen our top goal was to throw a great party, and lord did she understand the assignment. The result had genuine New Orleans charm but also morphed into a dance party, complete with DJ lighting, sound, and a fog machine. Our friends had as much fun as we did (they started asking when we were renewing our vows a month after the wedding). - The event team was exceptional. They used their experience to elevate my suggestions: mini lanterns became stunning table settings, while simple photo boxes were arranged in ways I never would have thought of. They took initiative with the polaroid cameras and every other detail without needing to be directed, which freed me up to actually enjoy the day.
Kathleen Langle•Jul 2, 2026Broghan, we are absolutely over the moon reading this ✨ Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this and on behalf of the whole team, especially Jade, we are so grateful. When you told us on that first tour that your number one goal was to throw a great party, we took that very seriously 🎉 And honestly? Your celebration has become the bar for what a true party at Margaret Place looks like. Fog machine, dance floor, after-party buses and all 🌫️🕺🚌 We are so glad you and Quinn actually got to enjoy your wedding day; that is truly everything to us. Congratulations again to you both! Come back and see us anytime 🥂
- CL
Courtney Young L.
Why Margaret Place was the perfect choice
From the moment we started planning, the team at Margaret Place made everything feel seamless. Communication was always prompt, warm, and thorough — we never felt like a burden, even with plenty of questions. Their planning support genuinely set us at ease. The venue itself is a dream. Margaret Place delivers a rare combination of historic charm (it’s a beautifully restored 1854 Greek Revival mansion) with modern, event-ready amenities. The courtyard and indoor/outdoor layout gave us flexibility — for the ceremony, reception, mingling, dancing — and made decorating easy. The on-site bridal suite deserves special praise. Spacious, with beautiful natural light, a wet bar, and a relaxed vibe — it was the perfect place for our friends and me to get ready and soak in the anticipation before walking down the aisle. Finally, the inclusive nature of the venue made planning far less stressful: furniture, sound, lighting, cleanup, even flexible vendor-selection (besides the bar) were all either included or simplified. Choosing Margaret Place for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. It wasn’t just a “venue” — it felt like a partner in our celebration. Every detail, from communication to ambiance to execution, exceeded our expectations. If you want a wedding that feels effortless, beautiful, and uniquely yours — this is the place.
Kathleen Langle•Dec 12, 2025This review means the world to us! Thank you for such a thoughtful, generous reflection of your experience. From the very beginning, your vision was clear, elevated, and intentional, and it was an absolute joy to help bring it to life. Your wedding felt cinematic in the best way. ✨ We are so grateful for the trust you placed in our team and for allowing us to be a true partner in your celebration. Creating a day that felt seamless, elegant, and distinctly yours was an honor. Watching Margaret Place transform for such a high-touch, beautifully produced event is exactly why we do what we do. Your day will stay with us for a long time, and we’re so thankful to have been part of such a meaningful moment in your story.
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Baili S.
MOST PERFECT EXPERIENCE!
Getting married at Margaret Place was truly one of the best decisions we made. The entire experience was effortless from start to finish. Every question I asked (and I had plenty!) was answered quickly, kindly, and with so much patience. The team made every single detail happen exactly the way I envisioned, and they never once made me feel like I was asking too much. They genuinely care, and it shows in everything they do. Kathleen was incredible to work with. My maid of honor and I stayed in the bridal suite the night before the wedding, and it was PERFECT. The space was beautiful, peaceful, and such a dream for all my bridesmaids and I to get ready in. If you’re considering Margaret Place for your wedding, do it. It was everything I hoped for and so much more. Truly the most special place for the best day of our lives. Also, BOOK THEIR HUGE HANGING DISCO BALL!!! Such a fun addition to our big day!!
Kathleen Langle•Dec 9, 2025Baili, We had the literal BEST time hosting you, your friends, and families! Not only did everyone look absolutely amazing y'all absolutely rocked the dance floor (definitely making me rethink my stance on bringing in a dance floor!). Thank you for trusting us with such an important day and congratulations again! 💖🪩
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Autumn
Great venue!
We loved everything about the Margaret Place. Communication was easy, the owner was quick with responses and accommodating for all of our questions and needs. The space is very modular so you can change the layout/floorplan to your exact desire. We had the ceremony followed by a second line while they flipped the space for the rehearsal. It was all so streamlined and when we got back the space had a whole different vibe. We had the dance floor in the loung, which made it a little more intimate and it looked amazing! Highly reccomend the Margaret Place
Kathleen Langle•Jun 21, 2024We loved hosting you and Spencer! Thank you for letting us be a part of your beautiful day!
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